Atty. Michael J. Griffith
Delta Theta Phi. Staff Attorney, Florida Real Estate Commission, 1974-1975.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Pensacola, FL · 52+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Michael J. Griffith at a Glance
Michael J. Griffith is a Principal Senior Attorney based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Michael J. Griffith, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi (1974), Florida (1975), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1974) and University of Georgia University of West Florida (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member) Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Life Member) Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association The Florida Bar The Mississippi Bar The Colorado Bar Association. Serves clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Griffith
- Delta Theta Phi
- Staff Attorney, Florida Real Estate Commission, 1974-1975
- Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1975-1976
- Shareholder, Levin, Middlebrooks et.al., 1976-1990
- Member, Board of Directors, Northwest Florida Legal Services, Inc., 1978-1981
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Michael J. Griffith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Griffith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pensacola.
DUI / DWI Defense in Pensacola
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Car Accidents in Pensacola
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Wrongful Death in Pensacola
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Personal Injury in Pensacola
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Pensacola
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pensacola
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pensacola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pensacola-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pensacola Choose Michael J. Griffith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J. Griffith's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Griffith brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Mississippi, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi, and Florida, Michael J. Griffith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and wrongful death, Michael J. Griffith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pensacola
A Pensacola-based practice means Michael J. Griffith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael J. Griffith Handles in Pensacola
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